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US fraud trial begins over Elon Musk's 2018 Tesla tweets

US fraud trial begins over Elon Musk's 2018 Tesla tweets

Jury selection began on Tuesday in a California courtroom over whether Elon Musk committed fraud with a pair of 2018 tweets saying he was poised to take Tesla private.

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Mexico hails its capital's growing popularity among expats

Mexico hails its capital's growing popularity among expats

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday welcomed the findings of a survey ranking Mexico City among the world's top three cities for expatriates, saying it was now a "safe" place.

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45 dead, 20 missing as Ukraine ends tower block search

45 dead, 20 missing as Ukraine ends tower block search

Rescuers called off the search Tuesday for victims of the Russian missile strike on an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, with 20 people still missing and funerals being held in the grief-stricken community.

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Global stocks mixed on China data, drop in European gas prices

Global stocks mixed on China data, drop in European gas prices

Global stocks were mixed Tuesday following data showing China's growth slowed sharply in 2022 as European gas prices hit another 16-month low on fading fears of a winter supply crunch.

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Beef relief -- Argentina stops butchers carrying half a cow

Beef relief -- Argentina stops butchers carrying half a cow

The traditional image of an Argentinian butcher weighed down by half a cow carcass on his back could be consigned to history after a government ruling.

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United earn Ten Hag's trust after hot streak

United earn Ten Hag's trust after hot streak

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United's players have earned his trust after their blistering form reached nine succesive victories.

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UK sees 'moral imperative' of Ukraine tanks as US teases new aid

UK sees 'moral imperative' of Ukraine tanks as US teases new aid

Britain said Tuesday that its breakthrough decision to provide tanks to Ukraine to fight Russia was a "moral imperative," as the United States said that more military aid was coming.

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United Airlines sees 2023 profit jump amid tight capacity

United Airlines sees 2023 profit jump amid tight capacity

Eyeing another year of strong travel demand and limited airline industry capacity, United Airlines projected a big jump in 2023 profits Tuesday after releasing fourth-quarter earnings that topped expectations.

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As more unrest looms, Peru leader calls for 'calm'

As more unrest looms, Peru leader calls for 'calm'

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Tuesday called on protesters descending on Lima to demand her resignation to gather "peacefully and calmly."

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Elliott's rocket sends troubled Liverpool into FA Cup fourth round

Elliott's rocket sends troubled Liverpool into FA Cup fourth round

Harvey Elliott put troubled Liverpool back on track with the sublime strike that sealed a 1-0 win at Wolves in Tuesday's FA Cup third-round replay.

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